<p>Based on the number of press releases Oakley sent out this past week, we would not be surprised by a less than stellar year-end and Q4 report to be released mid-week…</p>
<p>Footstar saw shares close lower for the week, erasing a strong mid-week gain on news that it will expand distribution of its Thom McAn product to up to 1,500 Wal-Mart stores. The move was initially seen as a boon to the retailer that has been hit hard in</p>
<p>The outdoor brand founded on the basic principle of reacting to the needs of the consumer announced the second-largest round of layoffs in its 91-year history…</p>
<p>The Warnaco Group Inc., the parent of industry brands Speedo and Authentic Fitness, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday as scheduled. The company said it closed on a $275 million exit financing facility in connection with its bankruptcy emergence</p>
<p>The accolades keep coming for Reebok's Premier Road, hero shoe of the running collection's Premier Series. In the latest issue of “Runner's World” (March 2003), Reebok's new running shoe is honored with the magazine's highly accla</p>
<p>Callaway Golf Company reported net sales for the full year 2002 decreased 3% to $792.1 million versus $816.2 million for the prior year. EPS were $1.03 versus $0.82 in 2001, an increase of 26%. Net income for the full year increased 19% to $69.4 million</p>
<p>Courtney Delmore & Trevor Delmore, who are credited with developing and launching the footwear strategy for FUBU in the U.S., have joined the Tommy Hilfiger Footwear team and will handle sales in the Northeast Corridor from New Jersey through New England.</p>
<p>Oakley Inc. has announced plans to augment and diversify its line of women's apparel. The initiative calls for expansion of the current product line, plus a focused drive to enter new sales markets within the category…</p>
<p>Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenue for fiscal 2002 reached a record $827.1 million, a 14.9% increase from the $720.1 million reported for the full year 2001. Earnings for fiscal 2002 grew to a record $1.15 per share, a 7.5% increase from the $1.</p>
<p>Next Inc. announced the formation of its new Motor Sports Division “RPM Sports USA” to market the Company's specially designed cutting edge “Motor Sports Automotive” line…</p>
<p>Footstar, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to supply Thom McAn family footwear for up to 1,500 Wal-Mart stores, including the original 300 stores that began selling Thom McAn in October 2002…</p>
<p>Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings rose 107% to $5.8 million for the quarter ended December 29, 2002, or $0.20 per diluted share, up 100% from the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Sales for the first quarter were $102.3 million, up 15.9% from $88.</p>
<p>Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $316.5 million for the four-week period ending February 1, 2003, an increase of 6.7% compared to sales of $296.6 million for the four-week period ending February 2, 2002. Same-store sales increased 0.8%…</p>
<p>Laurie Gilbert traveled down from Freeport Tuesday to look for socks at the Maine Mall. She ended up finding sales she couldn't refuse, and walked away with some compact disks and a pair of shoes — as well as the socks that initially drew her to </p>
<p>Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced total Company sales for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended January 31, 2003 were up 13% to $117.8 million from $103.9 million for the comparable quarter last year. Comparable store sales increased 1.3%. Comparab</p>